Brett Favre has told ESPN that it's "highly unlikely" that he will ever play again, even though he has a contract with the Vikings next season for $13 million.

Given Favre's flip-flopping history, it's tough to believe him. But if it's true, and if Favre's career ended with a heartbreaking interception, it's time to try and place him in the pantheon of NFL quarterbacks.

So I offer you a question: Who was the better QB, Favre or John Elway? Both were strong-armed gunslingers who shot from the hip. Elway went to five Super Bowls, winning his last two when he became a more consistent QB, thanks in part to Terrell Davis. Favre went to two Super Bowls, winning his first and losing his second — to Elway. Let the debate begin. Let us know what you think.

Add Favre.

The Vikings' broadcast team was ... um ... unhappy with Favre's pick against the Saints in the NFC title game: "Why do you even ponder passing? I mean, you can take a knee and try a 56-yard field goal. This is not Detroit, man, this is the Super Bowl."

Here is an audio link to to a rather emotional Paul Allen calling the play that cost Minnesota a shot at the Super Bowl.

Reader's rant.

The week's hot topic in town surrounds mercurial Nuggets guard J.R. Smith. His shenanigans have drawn a lot of ire, including reader "Shaupeen 1," who posted this: "Smith's horrendous attitude is exists because the Nuggets continue to allow him have such an attitude. Time to take off the baby gloves. Actually, it's way past that time..."

This day in sports.

On Jan. 27, 1991 in Tampa, Scott Norwood's 47-yard field goal attempt fades wide right in the closing seconds as the New York Giants hold on to beat Buffalo 20-19 in Super Bowl XXV.

Trivia time.

Who was the MVP of Super Bowl XXV (the 1990 season)? (Answer below)

In case you missed it.

The St. George, Utah home owned by Julius "Dr. J" Erving is up for sale. The 6,572-square foot villa includes a blue rubberized basketball court, complete with Philadelphia 76ers logos on it. The asking price for the good doctor's spread? A cool $2.25 million.

Polling.

Our recent online poll asked Post readers to pick which Rockies starting pitcher will have the best 2010 season. The winner, by a landslide, was Ubaldo Jimenez who garnered 1002 of 1,505 votes cast (66.57 percent). A distant second was Jeff Francis with 179 votes (11.89 percent).

Quotable.

"Before, all you ever heard about me were the expectations, because I had never done anything at this level. Well, now I know I can play here." — Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to Post baseball writer Troy E. Renck.

Despite being accused last summer of breaking the jaw of assistant coach Randy Hanson during a training camp meltdown, Raiders head coach Tom Cable must be a very patient man. How else to explain why he continues to hang on while Raiders owner Al Davis jerks him around.

Various reports say that Cable will return to coach the Raiders, but Davis still hasn't made it official. He's left his head coach hanging by a very slender public thread.

And to think most folks consider the Los Angeles Clippers the most embarrassing franchise in pro sports. In my book it's the Raiders, as long as Big Al is in charge.

Trivia answer.

Otis Anderson, who rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries.

Rockies relief pitcher John Axford, who hasn't pitched for the team since last Wednesday, was forced to leave spring training camp after his 2-year-old son was bit by a rattlesnake twice in his right foot.

One-day event to run slide down University HillIt's not quite the alternative mode of transportation that Boulder's used to, but, for one day this summer, residents will be able to traverse several city blocks atop inflatable tubes.

DETROIT (AP) — In a story March 27 about a 'Little Syria' exhibit going to Ellis Island, The Associated Press, due to incorrect information from the Arab American National Museum, erroneously reported the date the exhibit will open. Full Story